Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and learned thatContinueContinue reading “Never Stop Believing and Expecting”
Category Archives: Faith
Do What God Says
The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. (Genesis 12:1 NLT) Like Abram, there was a time when I was called to take a step of faith. Although I was grateful that God wasn’t asking me toContinueContinue reading “Do What God Says”
Believe
Elisha replied, “Hear the word of the LORD. This is what the LORD says: About this time tomorrow, a seah of the finest flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the gate of Samaria.” The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the manContinueContinue reading “Believe”
Your Fate Is Sealed By God, Not People
A stone slab was placed over the opening of the den. The king sealed the cover with his signet ring and the signet rings of all his nobles, fixing Daniel’s fate. (Daniel 6:17 MSG) There’s an interesting statement that is stated differently in Daniel chapter 6: the law of the Medes and Persians can neverContinueContinue reading “Your Fate Is Sealed By God, Not People”
I Was Blind But Now I See!
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” (John 9:3 NIV) The blind man in John 9 lived with a label all his life until Jesus came along, that is. Since his birth, he was known for his disability.ContinueContinue reading “I Was Blind But Now I See!”
He Wants to Give You Far More
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all–how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32 NIV) Some people have a hard time believing that God wants to give them His best. It has never occurred to them that although they mayContinueContinue reading “He Wants to Give You Far More”
No Ordinary Stories
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! (Ephesians 3:20 MSG) I love reading. I’m especially keen for books whose authors find new and appealing ways to tell their stories, stories that capture my attention and have me reading for hours. But theContinueContinue reading “No Ordinary Stories”
Don’t Go Into Premature Labour
People ruin their lives by their own stupidity, so why does God always get blamed? (Proverbs 19:3 MSG) I heard an analogy about waiting on God that really stuck with me. The person explained how no woman wants to give birth prematurely. In fact, she’s worried and upset when she has to give birth beforeContinueContinue reading “Don’t Go Into Premature Labour”
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus, It’s All About Him
Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor,ContinueContinue reading “Keep Your Eyes on Jesus, It’s All About Him”
You’ll Get It All Back
“The LORD can give you much more than that.” (2 Chronicles 25:9 NIV) In addition to the men he had hired from Judah to fight in his army, King Amaziah of Judah also hired a hundred thousand fighting men from Israel. However, a prophet from God told him to dismiss the Israelite troops, reminding himContinueContinue reading “You’ll Get It All Back”
Rising with the Son 